Grenfell Continues to Ripple Out

The knock on effects of Grenfell continue to ripple out.  As I expected the Enquiry is indicating a number of flaws not just with the cladding but also with other aspects of the compartmentalisation.  In particular many aspects of the window insulation left gaps through which the fire could spread either outward or inward.  Secondly, many of the doors did not close automatically in the way they were supposed to, helping the fire to spread.

I hope that Brent is going to take these factors into account when repairing its own buildings.  I think more than ever the Council was premature in committing to the spend it did.

Meanwhile, there is a massive shock in store for leaseholders who may find themselves unable to move and the value of their investment essentially destroyed.  The second aspect of the Guardian piece is that it indicates that the government's Help to Buy scheme may leave the Treasury massively out of pocket if it has lent to some of the properties affected.  Yet another indication of George Osborne's folly with finance.